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Part 2 Duo was awakened abruptly, his battle-trained senses tingling, by the sudden sound of an anguished cry near his head. His amethyst eyes snapped open and he tensed, but realized immediately that the sound had only come from his fellow prisoner. Treize had pushed the sheets down to his waist, baring his sculpted chest. His face was screwed up in a frown and dripping with sweat. He was breathing hard, almost panting, though obviously still asleep. "Milliard..." he breathed, the frown deepening. "No, Milliard..." :Well, I'd definitely better wake him up, then.: Duo thought. The pilot propped himself up on one elbow and reached out to grasp Treize by the nearest shoulder and shake him gently. "Treize? Wake up," he said. At the contact, Treize flinched, then reached up and placed his hand over Duo's. His face smoothed slightly. "Milliard?" His voice was soft, almost pleading. "No," Duo said regretfully. "It's not Milliard, Treize. It's Duo." Treize must have been at least partially awake, since his face smoothed into a small smile. "Duo..." "Yeah, you know, Shinigami?" :Maybe I can bring him out of the nightmare without waking him up. Lord knows he needs the sleep.: He moved his hand out from under Treize's, eliciting a small sound of protest, then moved a little closer to the General. Duo placed his small hand against Treize's cheek, caressing gently, the General's few days of beard growth scratching against the skin of his palm. "It's all right, Treize. No one's going to hurt you," Duo lied. Treize leaned into the palm, and that strange purring sound started up again. "Milliard..." :Jeez, he's got it bad. But damn is that sound sexy,: Duo thought, then mentally slapped himself. :I will not think of General Khushrenada as sexy. I will not think of General Khushrenada as sexy. I will not--: Suddenly Treize reached out and grabbed Duo, pulling the boy against his chest. His arms wrapped around Duo's torso and one hand buried itself in his hair. The other began slowly rubbing up and down his spine, eliciting shivers. The purring sound continued. Treize rubbed his cheek against the top of Duo's head. "Milliard..." :Well, so much for him not grabbing me in his sleep,: Duo thought once the initial shock had worn off. He tried gently to extricate himself from the General's grasp, but he was like a leech. An incredibly attractive leech. Duo tried to slip his head out from the grasp of Treize's hand, but just succeeded in pulling his hair. He tried planting his hands against Treize's chest and pushing, but Treize just firmed his grip and wrapped his legs around Duo's. Now Duo had to come to terms with the fact that Treize's erection was pressing against... well, his own. And it felt *good*. Three uncomfortable facts he was just going to have to get used to. :Aw shit,: he thought, then his mouth set in a firm, determined line. :No, this is *not* happening.: "Treize," he said quietly. Treize sighed and mumbled something into his hair, so he tried again. "Treize!" he said, substantially louder. This time, Treize stirred, coming slowly awake. "Mmmmmm, yes Duo?" he purred, clearly not having registered the significance of his position. Duo decided it was time to be firm. "Get your fucking hands off me, General Khushrenada." "Mmm?" For a moment it didn't look as though Duo's efforts were getting anywhere, then he was abruptly released. "Oh! I'm sorry, Duo! I did not intend..." Duo waved it off. "Forget it. It was partially my fault, anyway. You were having a nightmare and I was trying to calm you without waking you up." "It is not your fault, and I sincerely apologize," Treize said earnestly. Duo aimed a grin at him. "Like I said, forget it. If I thought you'd done that on *purpose* you would be minus a few important organs by now, or at least in severe pain. Let's just go back to sleep." Treize regarded him for a moment before breaking into an answering smile. "Yes, I suppose you're right." He laid back down and closed his eyes. Duo did the same a moment later, then cracked an eye open. "Oh, and Treize?" "Yes, Duo?" "No more nightmares." Treize sighed. "I shall endeavor to follow your instructions, but I make no guarantees." Duo grunted, but couldn't really argue with that. Not long afterwards, they were both asleep. | |
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